I carry a small can of "Halt" pepper spray on my bike clipped onto the handlebars. Have had a lot of problems with dogs over the years, though not lately since I've moved to town. I have only used it if a dog was pretty much nipping at my heels. In other words, very rarely!
As far as I know, it's entirely legal here. Saw it for sale at Performance this very day, in fact.
Last edited by emily_in_nc; 09-11-2010 at 01:52 PM.
Emily
2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow